Lead Consultant - Capital Project Management

Job Overview

Function Overview

• The Supply Chain Team manages end-to-end operations: planning, sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, and analytics.
• Uses advanced analytics to optimize operations and adapt to market dynamics.

Purpose of the Role

• Support a US-based Project Manager by leading and providing technical expertise on capital projects.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, and external partners to deliver efficient and sustainable manufacturing solutions.

Key Accountabilities

• Support leadership on capital project installations, including scope definition, budget, resources, and schedule.
• Provide capital project estimation for cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Support IRR and sensitivity analysis for business decision-making.
• Assemble and manage long lead and capital definitive projects.
• Lead resources for US-managed projects.
• Assist in cash flow analysis.
• Communicate with Engineering Business Managers and Initiative Leaders regarding capital implementation.
• Ensure project delivery meets:
• Technical/quality standards
• Project Charter and manufacturing needs
• Schedule and capital budgets
• Start-up budget
• Set project philosophies and refine based on team input.
• Facilitate project decision-making throughout its life cycle.
• Collaborate with Start-up Managers, Lead Engineers, and Systems Engineers for effective communication.
• Manage engineering support for production start-up.
• Ensure project close-out including financial reconciliation and punchlist integrity.
• Participate in post-project reviews and compliance sign-offs.
• Requires travel (5% overall, 010% during execution/start-up, including possible weekends/holidays).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or relevant field, or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years managing capital projects in manufacturing (preferably Food or FMCG).
• Proven record in plant upgrades, new installations, or greenfield/brownfield projects.
• Experience working with international teams or corporate environments.
• Understanding of plant operations, equipment design, and impact on resources and processes.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, environment, and human safety standards.
• Expertise in project scope definition, estimation, EAC tracking, and scope management.
• Strong performance on concurrent assignments and teamwork.
• Technical leadership, analytical problem-solving, adaptability, and professional conduct.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification.
• Experience in project planning, execution, and utility systems (HVAC, boilers, etc.).
• Familiarity with EHS, GMP, food safety standards, and sanitation design.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement and vertical start-up tools/processes.

Must-Have Skills

• Mandatory hands-on capital project management experience in the Food or FMCG industry.
• Experience handling high-value and complex projects.